This is possibly for sale - 1989 Raleigh White Lightning. Lugged 653 frame & straight bladed fork. Takes a 1" headset (probably have one if needed)
It's a big frame - probably 20" - but from the days when bikes had proper horizontal top-tubes. Fits me fine and I'm 6'.
It originally came in a rather fetching pink/orange/white fade (similar to the original Orange CW paint job)
It has since been powder coated white - though the fork is still original.
As far as I know it's in good nick. there might be a couple of small TT dints from handlebars, but nothing serious.
This was my first 'proper' mtb, I bought it as a frame and built it up in 1990 - a good learning experience! It actually belongs to my Dad now and is at his house so I haven't got any current photos, but can get some for interested parties.
Not sure of it's worth - £150? open to offers.
Here's a picture of it back in the day:
It's a big frame - probably 20" - but from the days when bikes had proper horizontal top-tubes. Fits me fine and I'm 6'.
It originally came in a rather fetching pink/orange/white fade (similar to the original Orange CW paint job)
It has since been powder coated white - though the fork is still original.
As far as I know it's in good nick. there might be a couple of small TT dints from handlebars, but nothing serious.
This was my first 'proper' mtb, I bought it as a frame and built it up in 1990 - a good learning experience! It actually belongs to my Dad now and is at his house so I haven't got any current photos, but can get some for interested parties.
Not sure of it's worth - £150? open to offers.
Here's a picture of it back in the day:
